Dean introduced its 2005 models at the Winter NAMM Expo. Dean featured a series of guitars inspired by ace guitarist Michael Schenker. The electric models are the Michael Schenker Standard, the Michael Schenker Custom & the Michael Schenker USA model. The Dean Girls, right, were on hand to help showcase the new products.

Dean introduced the first Schenker guitar model in late 2004. The total run of these $4500 beauties sold out in only 4 days. Dean Guitars plans to start shipping these models in early February.

The two acoustic models are Michael Schenker Exotica and the Michael Schenker Performer.

Surprisingly, the new guitars got more attention than the Dean Girls.

Specifications:

Michael Schenker Standard Electric

• Schenker Classic Black and White Finish
• Dean Series II Classic “V” Headstock
• 24-3/4″ Scale & 1-11/16″ Nut
• Basswood Body
• Grover Tuners
• Chrome Hardware
• Zebra Pickups
• Tune-O-Matic Bridge
• Bolt-on Construction
• Maple Neck
• Dot Inlays
• 22 Frets

Michael Schenker Custom Electric

• Schenker Classic Black and White Finish
• Schenker Custom wound Pickups “USA made”
• Dean Series II Classic “V” Headstock
• Mahogany Body and Neck
• Binding on body and neck
• Rosewood fingerboard

Michael Schenker USA Electric

• Made in the USA
• Hand Painted Schenker Classic Black and White Finish
• Schenker Custom wound Pickups “USA made”
• Dean Series II Classic “V” Headstock
• Mahogany Body and Neck
• Custom Black and White opposing binding; Body, Neck and Head
• Ebony Fingerboard
• Pearl Block inlays.
• Michael Schenker Exotica Acoustic
• Schenker Classic Black and White Finish
• Select Spruce Top
• Maple Back & Sides
• 25-1/2″ Scale
• Mahogany Neck with 1-11/16′” Nut Width
• Dean Preamp
• Built-in tuner
• Rosewood Fingerboard
• Dot Inlays
• Custom Schenker Rosette
• Grover Tuners
• 21 Frets

Michael Schenker Performer Acoustic

• Schenker Classic Black and White Finish
• Select Spruce Top
• 90mm Body Depth
• Mahogany Back & Sides
• Mahogany Neck
• 25-1/5″ Scale with 1-11/16″ Nut
• Dean Electronics
• Rosewood Fingerboard
• Dot Inlays
• Custom Schenker Rosette
• 21 Frets

For more information, visit the Dean site.